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Air pollution responsible for 276 deaths in Oxfordshire: Government report

Floflo says...9:09am Fri 11 Apr 14

And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.

And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.Floflo

And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.

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yabbadabbadoo256 says...9:22am Fri 11 Apr 14

Remove some of the diesel trucks and buses that are stationary in oxford with their engines running and watch these figures go down

Remove some of the diesel trucks and buses that are stationary in oxford with their engines running and watch these figures go downyabbadabbadoo256

Remove some of the diesel trucks and buses that are stationary in oxford with their engines running and watch these figures go down

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Gunslinger says...9:51am Fri 11 Apr 14

Floflo wrote…

And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.

Air pollution is mostly caused by diesel vehicles (vans, trucks, buses) delivering the services and stuff we use and enabling lots of people to get about. I don't think a new cycle path between Botley and Eynsham makes much contribution to that.

[quote][p][bold]Floflo[/bold] wrote:
And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.[/p][/quote]Air pollution is mostly caused by diesel vehicles (vans, trucks, buses) delivering the services and stuff we use and enabling lots of people to get about.
I don't think a new cycle path between Botley and Eynsham makes much contribution to that.Gunslinger

Floflo wrote…

And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.

Air pollution is mostly caused by diesel vehicles (vans, trucks, buses) delivering the services and stuff we use and enabling lots of people to get about. I don't think a new cycle path between Botley and Eynsham makes much contribution to that.

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Richard of Wantage says...10:47am Fri 11 Apr 14

Not to worry. With 100,000 new homes and 150,000 additional vehicles in Oxfordshire, we will soon increase that percentage to double figures!

Not to worry. With 100,000 new homes and 150,000 additional vehicles in Oxfordshire, we will soon increase that percentage to double figures!Richard of Wantage

Not to worry. With 100,000 new homes and 150,000 additional vehicles in Oxfordshire, we will soon increase that percentage to double figures!

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grandconjuration says...10:57am Fri 11 Apr 14

Gunslinger wrote…

Floflo wrote…

And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.

Air pollution is mostly caused by diesel vehicles (vans, trucks, buses) delivering the services and stuff we use and enabling lots of people to get about. I don't think a new cycle path between Botley and Eynsham makes much contribution to that.

The majority of new private cars are diesel. 83.2% of motor vehicles in the UK are cars. https://www.gov.uk/g overnment/uploads/sy stem/uploads/attachm ent_data/file/198753 /vls-2012.pdf Therefore, a cycle path that encourages people to use a bike rather than a car would contribute to a reduction in pollution. When the recent high pollution levels hit Paris, they restricted private car use in the city and made public transport free. In London they told people not to cycle as it might be harmful. This country is pathetic.

[quote][p][bold]Gunslinger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Floflo[/bold] wrote:
And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.[/p][/quote]Air pollution is mostly caused by diesel vehicles (vans, trucks, buses) delivering the services and stuff we use and enabling lots of people to get about.
I don't think a new cycle path between Botley and Eynsham makes much contribution to that.[/p][/quote]The majority of new private cars are diesel. 83.2% of motor vehicles in the UK are cars.
https://www.gov.uk/g
overnment/uploads/sy
stem/uploads/attachm
ent_data/file/198753
/vls-2012.pdf
Therefore, a cycle path that encourages people to use a bike rather than a car would contribute to a reduction in pollution.
When the recent high pollution levels hit Paris, they restricted private car use in the city and made public transport free. In London they told people not to cycle as it might be harmful. This country is pathetic.grandconjuration

Gunslinger wrote…

Floflo wrote…

And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.

Air pollution is mostly caused by diesel vehicles (vans, trucks, buses) delivering the services and stuff we use and enabling lots of people to get about. I don't think a new cycle path between Botley and Eynsham makes much contribution to that.

The majority of new private cars are diesel. 83.2% of motor vehicles in the UK are cars. https://www.gov.uk/g overnment/uploads/sy stem/uploads/attachm ent_data/file/198753 /vls-2012.pdf Therefore, a cycle path that encourages people to use a bike rather than a car would contribute to a reduction in pollution. When the recent high pollution levels hit Paris, they restricted private car use in the city and made public transport free. In London they told people not to cycle as it might be harmful. This country is pathetic.

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rjwise says...11:47am Fri 11 Apr 14

Prehaps, this is the report that inspired Cherwell Distrrict Council to propose as the ideal location for Bicester -new-town-park-,fiel ds that run alongside a road that ferries (by car) the majority of the annual 6m vistors to Bicester Village.

Prehaps, this is the report that inspired Cherwell Distrrict Council to propose as the ideal location for Bicester -new-town-park-,fiel
ds that run alongside a road that ferries (by car) the majority of the annual 6m vistors to Bicester Village.rjwise

Prehaps, this is the report that inspired Cherwell Distrrict Council to propose as the ideal location for Bicester -new-town-park-,fiel ds that run alongside a road that ferries (by car) the majority of the annual 6m vistors to Bicester Village.

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Floflo says...1:47pm Fri 11 Apr 14

Gunslinger wrote…

Floflo wrote…

And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.

Air pollution is mostly caused by diesel vehicles (vans, trucks, buses) delivering the services and stuff we use and enabling lots of people to get about. I don't think a new cycle path between Botley and Eynsham makes much contribution to that.

You are right. It's not just one cycle path that's needed - it's a wholesale re-prioritisation of investment in the options that people to have to get about. Currently just about all of the transport budget is spent accommodating and encouraging motor vehicles. Low carbon, low polluting alternatives are barely an afterthought. Meanwhile 276 deaths, mostly caused by emissions from vehicles, goes by almost without comment.

[quote][p][bold]Gunslinger[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Floflo[/bold] wrote:
And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.[/p][/quote]Air pollution is mostly caused by diesel vehicles (vans, trucks, buses) delivering the services and stuff we use and enabling lots of people to get about.
I don't think a new cycle path between Botley and Eynsham makes much contribution to that.[/p][/quote]You are right. It's not just one cycle path that's needed - it's a wholesale re-prioritisation of investment in the options that people to have to get about. Currently just about all of the transport budget is spent accommodating and encouraging motor vehicles. Low carbon, low polluting alternatives are barely an afterthought.
Meanwhile 276 deaths, mostly caused by emissions from vehicles, goes by almost without comment.Floflo

Gunslinger wrote…

Floflo wrote…

And putting a tiny fraction of the transport budget into a cycle path between Botley and Enysham is considered too expensive. If these deaths which are mostly caused by traffic fumes were put into the equation when planning for transport low carbon alternatives would be way up the agenda.

Air pollution is mostly caused by diesel vehicles (vans, trucks, buses) delivering the services and stuff we use and enabling lots of people to get about. I don't think a new cycle path between Botley and Eynsham makes much contribution to that.

You are right. It's not just one cycle path that's needed - it's a wholesale re-prioritisation of investment in the options that people to have to get about. Currently just about all of the transport budget is spent accommodating and encouraging motor vehicles. Low carbon, low polluting alternatives are barely an afterthought. Meanwhile 276 deaths, mostly caused by emissions from vehicles, goes by almost without comment.

Score: 3

Andrew:Oxford says...6:07pm Fri 11 Apr 14

The article doesn't mention what the primary cause of the "air pollution" was... Or how the people died...

The article doesn't mention what the primary cause of the "air pollution" was...
Or how the people died...Andrew:Oxford

The article doesn't mention what the primary cause of the "air pollution" was... Or how the people died...

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